Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State has acknowledged feeling depressed due to the current situation in the state.
His statement follows the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by Bola Tinubu. As a result, Fubara has been suspended for six months while a sole administrator takes over the state’s affairs.
The political turmoil in Rivers stems from a conflict between Fubara and his former political mentor, Nyesom Wike, who now serves as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
While addressing Muslim faithful who visited his private residence for Sallah homage, Fubara stated: “We assumed that I might feel a bit depressed because of the situation, maybe because of what we are seeing but might not understand.
“But in everything, we have decided to give glory to the Almighty God, so in this season of sharing, love, sacrifice, I want you people to know that I key into your period of festivals.
“You have said it already that our dreams and vision for this state is the society that no man should be oppressed.
“It’s a very important virtue in the cause of this struggle, please be patient and don’t allow anybody to push you into any form of provocation.
“What they want is to destroy this state, what they want is to create problem, and deny you that means of livelihood that you have here and we will not allow it.
“We will continue to operate in a peaceful manner and continue to respect every constituted authority to ensure that this state remains the envy of every other state in Nigeria.”
